Brake Fluid Replacement; Brake Caliper Removal And Disassembly - Suzuki drz 400E Service Manual

BRAKE FLUID REPLACEMENT

Place the motorcycle on a level surface and keep the handle-
bar straight.
Remove the master cylinder reservoir cap and diaphragm.
Remove as much old brake fluid as possible.
Fill the reservoir with new brake fluid.
Specification and classification: DOT 4
Connect a clear hose to the air bleeder valve and insert the
other end of the hose into a receptacle.
Loosen the air bleeder valve and pump the brake lever until
the old brake fluid is completely out of the brake system.
Close the air bleeder valve and disconnect the clear hose. Fill
the reservoir with new brake fluid to the upper end of the in-
spection window.
Bleed air from the brake system.
( 2-19 and 2-20)
BRAKE CALIPER REMOVAL AND
DISASSEMBLY
Disconnect the brake hose from the brake caliper by remov-
ing the brake hose union bolt 1 and allow the brake fluid to
drain into a suitable receptacle.
Remove the brake caliper by removing the brake caliper
mounting bolts 2.
Never reuse the brake fluid left over from previous
servicing or which has been stored for long period
of time, otherwise serious damage to the brake sys-
tem will result.
Brake fluid, if it leaks, will interfere with safe running
and discolor painted surfaces. Check the brake hose
and hose joints for cracks and oil leakage.
CHASSIS 6-47
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